How is Scrooge presented by Dickens?

‘External heat and cold had little influence on him’

‘No wind that blew was bitterer than he’

‘No beggars implored him to bestow a trifle’

‘Nobody ever stopped him in the street to say how are you?’

‘A squeezing, wrenching, grating, grasping, covetous old sinner’

‘A tight-fisted hand at the grindstone’

‘Hard and sharp as flint’

‘Solitary as an oyster’

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Know the plot? Know the context? What is Dickens’ purpose or intent?

Scrooge is just another Mr Birling (An Inspector Calls); who was sole focus was making profit. Like Mr Birling, he is a metaphor for the ruling class (wealthy manufacturers) who exploited the working class; represented by Bob Cratchit / Eva Smith) – exposing the lack of social responsibility and moral values of a socially divided society that saw themselves as Christians, yet lacked the core Christian value of treating thy brother as one would want to be treated – charity and love.

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What moral message have all these ghosts come to teach Scrooge?

Don’t be such a ‘squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, covetous old sinner! Treat your employee fairly. Give to charity. Be pleasant and friendly. Be a Godly person; demonstrating love and charity to all – otherwise, face the consequences of eternal damnation to hell!

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Go for a walk! Get some fresh air! Play a game of football in the field, not on a games console. Play a game of squash, badminton, tennis; anything that gets you active. This revitalises the brain.

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One of the most interesting plays by Shakespeare! Know the context and plot well and you’re halfway there.

Lead your analysis with context, themes or writer’s intent, then pull the plot in. The plot is simply the vehicle used by Shakespeare to teach the wider messages of the play.

20 Marks! You cannot afford not to do well on this question, and there is no reason why you should. Simply examine and apply the tips below!

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The key to ensuring you respond effectively to questions 1-4 in AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 and 2 is your reading prep.

Apply my quick reading and planning strategy to ensure you understand what the extracts are about and highlight the key points.